Chapter 350 Super Snowstorm is Coming (Subscription Request)
Meng Chao signaled Wang Bingbing to keep quiet, and he slowly moved to the entrance of the ice house and peeked out through the gaps in the piled snow.

Although the light of the polar day was much softer at night, it was enough for him to see the situation outside clearly.

I saw a smaller Arctic fox walking cautiously around the igloo, its nose close to the ground, as if sniffing something.

“Don’t worry, it’s a little Arctic fox.” Meng Chao said softly to Wang Bingbing, with a hint of comfort in his tone.

However, he did not let his guard down. After all, even seemingly docile animals could pose a threat in unknown situations.

Wang Bingbing breathed a sigh of relief, but then became nervous again: “Is it trying to come in? Or is it that its family or companions are nearby?”

Meng Chao shook his head and motioned her to continue observing. After wandering around the igloo for a while, the little Arctic fox didn’t seem to find anything that attracted it, so it turned and ran away, quickly disappearing in the vast snow.

“It seems we were worrying too much.” Meng Chao returned to the thermal blanket and lay down again. “However, we still have to remain vigilant. After all, this is the Arctic.”

Wang Bingbing nodded. Although she was still a little nervous, she gradually relaxed with Meng Chao’s comfort and closed her eyes again.

The two tried to fall asleep again. This time, without the interference of outside sounds, they finally fell asleep.

However, the good times did not last long. A sudden cold wind blew through the cracks in the igloo, bringing with it a biting chill, waking the two from their sleep.

Meng Chao sat up suddenly and found that there seemed to be wind blowing in a corner of the igloo. He immediately realized that there might be a crack in the igloo.

“Bingbing, get up quickly, there may be cracks in the igloo!” Meng Chao said as he quickly put on cold-proof clothes and prepared to check the condition of the igloo.

Wang Bingbing was also awakened by this sudden change, and hurriedly followed Meng Chao to check the ice house.

Sure enough, they found a large crack on one side of the igloo, through which cold wind and cold air were constantly pouring in.

“Just boil some water and repair the gap. It’s not a big problem.” Wang Bingbing couldn’t help but say.

“It may not be a small problem. Normally there shouldn’t be such cracks. I’m worried that there is ice underneath us.”

“If the ice moves or cracks, that’s dangerous.”

Wang Bingbing’s face changed when she heard Meng Chao say this. She realized that she had thought too simply.

【No way? 】

[Oh my god, if the ice cap cracks and people fall in, they will freeze to death.]

[The most dangerous thing in the Arctic is falling into the water. The temperature there is really freezing to death. ]

[It’s okay, aren’t there still people swimming in winter? ]

[It’s okay to go down naked, but if your clothes get wet, that’s fatal. ]

Meng Chao noticed the change in Wang Bingbing’s expression and quickly comforted her: “Don’t be afraid, we still have time. Don’t rush, take it step by step.” As he spoke, he turned on the live broadcast equipment and decided to let the audience in the live broadcast room participate in the response to this emergency. While increasing manpower, it would also allow the outside world to know their situation.

“Hello, dear audience friends. We are experiencing a little trouble now. There are cracks in our ice house. It may be that the ice underneath is moving. But don’t worry, we are taking measures.” Meng Chao said calmly to the camera.

The live broadcast room immediately exploded.

[Brother Chao, are you all right? ]

[Take a quick look at the cracks. Is it big enough to repair them? ]

[Are there any spare tents or heating facilities? ]

[This Arctic expedition is really exciting and dangerous! ]

Meng Chao responded to the audience’s questions one by one: “The cracks are not small, but they can be controlled for the time being. We plan to boil some hot water first, and then mix snow and ice to try to fill the cracks. At the same time, we will pack up all the necessities and be ready to move at any time.”

Wang Bingbing quickly packed her backpack, including a sleeping bag, food, water and some necessary survival tools.

While busy, she said to the camera: “Don’t worry, we will handle it carefully. Thank you for your concern and support, which gave us a lot of strength.”

The audience in the live broadcast room left messages of encouragement:

【Come on, you can do it! 】

【Pay attention to safety, safety first! 】

Meng Chao boiled some hot water, and together with Wang Bingbing, he poured the hot water on the snow and ice. After a while, the cracks would freeze and be repaired.

While they were working, they kept observing the situation inside and outside the igloo, fearing that the cracks would suddenly widen.

After a period of effort, the crack was finally temporarily sealed.

But soon, the cracks opened again.

“There’s no way to stay here. This is the problem below. We have to leave here.” Meng Chao said with a frown.

“Bingbing, we have to leave here. This igloo is no longer safe. We need to find a more solid place.” Meng Chao said seriously.

Wang Bingbing nodded nervously, a hint of uneasiness flashed across her eyes, but was quickly replaced by a determined look.

She quickly stuffed the last few items into her backpack, making sure all the essentials were there.

Meng Chao was checking their communication equipment and locators to ensure they could maintain contact with the outside world in an emergency.

“Brother Chao, our positioning device shows that there is an emergency shelter nearby. It was set up by the scientific expedition team, and it is about five kilometers away from here.” Wang Bingbing pointed to the map on the screen, with a glimmer of hope in her voice.

Meng Chao took a look and made a quick decision: “Okay, let’s go there.”

“Are you ready?” Meng Chao asked with a firm look.

“I’m ready.” Wang Bingbing responded, with an unyielding light in her eyes.

The two carefully walked out of the igloo and stepped into the vast snow.

In the darkness of night, the Arctic cold wind was as biting as a knife, but they did not retreat and moved forward firmly towards the shelter.

The audience in the live broadcast room were also moved by their courage and determination, and left messages of encouragement:

【Come on, you are the best! 】

【Make sure you reach the shelter safely! 】

[Chao Ye and Wang Bingbing, you are our pride! ]

Amid the encouragement from the audience, Meng Chao and Wang Bingbing struggled forward.

Although the journey was difficult, their hearts were full of hope.

Finally, after several hours of trekking, they saw a vague red marker ahead.

That was the sign of the shelter, and also the end point of their journey. “We’re here!” Wang Bingbing shouted excitedly, with a tremor in her voice.

Meng Chao also showed a long-lost smile. He patted Wang Bingbing on the shoulder and said, “Well done, Bingbing. We succeeded.”

The two quickly entered the shelter and found that although it was simple, it was enough to provide warmth and shelter.

They lit the stove in the shelter, feeling the long-lost warmth, their hearts filled with gratitude.

The audience in the live broadcast room also breathed a sigh of relief.

【Great, you are finally safe! 】

【What a thrilling day! 】

Meng Chao and Wang Bingbing smiled at each other, and the two of them had more memories of living and dying together.

This time the blizzard was so severe that the emergency shelters were shaking.

Meng Chao and Wang Bingbing huddled together in a corner of the shelter. The blizzard outside was like a roaring beast, constantly attacking the simple shelter. Although the stove in the shelter emitted a weak heat, in such extreme weather, this little warmth seemed so insignificant.

“Brother Chao, how long do you think this snowstorm will last?” There was a hint of uneasiness in Wang Bingbing’s voice. She held Meng Chao’s hand tightly, as if this could give her more courage and strength from him.

Meng Chao looked at the raging snow outside the window, frowning, “It’s hard to say. The weather in the Arctic is unpredictable. This blizzard may last for several hours, or even longer.”

Wang Bingbing nodded. Although she was full of worries, she tried to keep herself calm. She knew that at this time, she and Meng Chao had to rely on each other and face difficulties together.

As time went by, the blizzard showed no signs of abating. The stove in the shelter gradually lost its heat and the temperature began to drop. Meng Chao and Wang Bingbing had to hug each other tightly and use each other’s body temperature to resist the cold.

“Bingbing, don’t be afraid, we will get through this.” Meng Chao whispered in Wang Bingbing’s ear. His voice was firm and powerful, as if it could dispel all fear and anxiety.

Wang Bingbing nodded and smiled, “I know, Brother Chao, I’m not afraid as long as you are here.”

Just as the two of them were holding on to each other tightly, trying to bring a little warmth to each other with their body temperature, the door of the shelter was suddenly blown open by a strong wind, and an even more biting cold wind mixed with snowflakes suddenly rushed in.

Meng Chao and Wang Bingbing shuddered at the same time. They quickly stood up and tried to close the door.

However, due to the heavy snow and wind, the door seemed to be pushed open by an invisible giant hand. The two of them struggled to close the door and used some heavy objects to prop it up to prevent it from being blown open again.

“This is not a solution. We must find a way to reinforce this shelter.” Meng Chao said solemnly as he looked at the crumbling door.

Wang Bingbing nodded. She looked around and found some scattered wooden boards and ropes in the shelter. “We can use these boards and ropes to reinforce the doors and windows,” she suggested.

Meng Chao agreed, and the two of them took action immediately.

They fastened wooden boards to doors and windows and tied them tightly with ropes to ensure they would not be blown open by strong winds.

After some effort, the doors and windows of the shelter were reinforced tightly, so that strong winds could not invade and only small winds could blow in.

However, as the snowstorm continued, the temperature inside the shelter continued to drop.

Meng Chao and Wang Bingbing had to snuggle closer together and use their body temperature to keep each other warm.

Even though we had a fire, it still wasn’t warm enough.

As time goes by, the temperature gradually rises.

To prevent suffocation and poisoning, hot air will flow upward.

Otherwise, there would be no way to stay in this shelter.

As time went by, the temperature in the shelter finally began to rise gradually. Meng Chao and Wang Bingbing snuggled together, and each other’s body temperature became the greatest source of warmth for each other. The wind and snow outside were still fierce, but in the shelter, they felt a rare sense of peace.

“Brother Chao, look!” Wang Bingbing suddenly pointed out the window, with a look of surprise in her eyes.

Meng Chao followed her gaze and saw a faint light appear in the sky.

Before, because the snowstorm was so severe, it blocked out the sky, making it dark all around and unable to see the sun.

We can see it now, which means the snowstorm is starting to get smaller.

“It seems that this snowstorm is about to pass.” Meng Chao breathed a sigh of relief and a long-lost smile appeared on his face.

Wang Bingbing also smiled. She felt more at ease than ever before.

Despite all the dangers she had experienced, she felt fearless with Meng Chao by her side.

“Now, I’m finally in the mood to get something to eat.” Meng Chao breathed a sigh of relief and felt hungry in his stomach.

They took out the frozen wolf meat from their backpacks and prepared to start grilling it.

Wang Bingbing watched Meng Chao prepare the barbecue, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. In such a harsh environment, having hot food was simply a luxury. She quickly helped to light the fire and adjusted the fire to be more vigorous so as to better roast the meat.

Meng Chao skillfully cut the wolf meat into thin slices with a dagger, then strung them together with branches and slowly turned them over the fire. As the fire intensified, the slices of meat gradually turned an attractive golden color and exuded bursts of fragrance.

“It smells so good! This wolf meat will definitely taste great when roasted.” Meng Chao said to Wang Bingbing with a smile, his eyes full of anticipation.

Wang Bingbing nodded, her eyes sparkling with excitement. “Yes, I can’t wait to try it.” She took out some seasoning from her backpack and prepared to sprinkle it on the meat.

The two of them were grilling and chatting. They talked about the experience of this expedition and shared their feelings and gains with each other. Although they had experienced various difficulties, their hearts were full of satisfaction and joy.

Finally, the meat slices were grilled. Meng Chao handed the first skewer to Wang Bingbing, and took the other skewer and started to take big bites.

“Wow, this tastes amazing!” Meng Chao exclaimed as he ate, a satisfied smile on his face.

Wang Bingbing also tasted it, and it was just as Meng Chao said, the wolf meat was roasted just right, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with an excellent taste. She couldn’t help but eat a few skewers before stopping with satisfaction.

After eating and drinking, the two checked the situation outside.

The snowstorm has died down a lot, and the snowflakes outside are no longer very big.

However, just in case, they decided to stay here and wait for the snowstorm to pass.

“Take a nap after eating. The snowstorm shouldn’t get any bigger.” Meng Chao couldn’t help but say.

After all, they were both very nervous and tense just now, so they needed to have a good sleep and relax.

It is also relatively safe here, and there will be no wild beasts breaking in.

Wang Bingbing nodded and lay down.

She really needed a good sleep. The light here was not bright, which was very suitable for sleeping.

(End of this chapter)